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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.98, 1,095.60 and 422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.98, 1,095.60 and 422.20 is: 632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.98 : 1,095.60 = 422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.98/1,095.60 = 422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.98x = 1,095.60 × 422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.98x = 462,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,562.32/730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.80

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